#1 McDuck, Scrooge

Soaring gold prices vault penny-pinching poultry to top slot; first non-mammal to rank as fiction’s richest character. Keeps majority of fortune in bullion, stored in giant “money bin” atop hill in Duckburg; also invests in pearls, gems, other “hoardables.” Literally swims in gold coins for exercise: “It keeps me young.” Moved to American West from native Glasgow as an adolescent, made first fortune in mining; still keeps first coin he ever earned. Never gives to charity. Spent year combating “vicious rumors” that he once gave a penny to sick orphan. Publicly disinherited Donald Duck, his “ne’er-do-well” “hothead” nephew; Donald joined Navy, left behind Scrooge’s mischievous grand-nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. Troublesome trio now presumed heirs. Member since 1947.